Geographic Information Systems Specialist - Owen Sound, Canada - County of Grey

County of Grey

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Owen Sound, Canada

1 week ago

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Sophia Lee

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Description

_Join us and help make a difference At Grey County we work together to deliver essential public services that meet the needs of our communities. Grey County isnt just a great place to live; its also a great place to work_

_ We are proud to offer competitive wages and an attractive total compensation package. We support learning and continuous employee development, and champion career progression for our employees. We value work-life balance, so you can make the most of your career at Grey County, while making the most of your life in Grey County_

Purpose

To develop, produce, maintain and implement the delivery of information management activities, geographic information systems (GIS) products and services for the County of Greys internal departments, lower tier municipalities and other public sector bodies and private sector clients.

Responsibilities

_ GIS Mapping & Analysis_

Creates, maintains, and manages spatial data used in the Countys geographic information system (GIS), and documents the processes used to create those datasets.
Provides quality assurance and quality control of source documents used in the ongoing development and maintenance of the GIS database.
Establish mapping standards for cartographic design including three dimensional maps and drapes for specialized map products, data models, formats, and templates for the County.
Provide thematic maps, spatial data analysis, and presentation materials for County departments, local Municipalities, and external agencies as required.
Maintains current GIS knowledge base within a technological field that is rapidly and constantly evolving (e.g. GIS software, satellite imagery, object oriented programming, data integration, GPS and Internet technologies). Analyses and determines how new GIS and Internet technologies can be best utilized to further enhance GIS capabilities and information representation within the County of Grey.
Performs other related duties as assigned.
Occasionally may be required to be in the field to collect data and information, as necessary.
Compile data for statistics to incorporate into documents and reports
Determine ways to automate repetitive processes
Provide real time support during times of emergency.
Identify needs and situations where GIS can be used to simplify problems

_ GIS Training _

Provides end user training on ArcGIS Desktop to internal staff and lower tier staff.
Provides end user training on County GIS web site to internal staff, lower tier staff and end users
Advocates for use on GIS for appropriate business problems. Advises staff on use and methodology for specific GIS tools.

_ Provide GIS Services to Lower Tier Municipalities _

Provide high quality GIS services including:

Data creation and maintenance.
Conversion of Municipalitys needs studies to GIS format
Publish data to County GIS website via ArcGIS web services
Provide spatial decision support
Assist in maintain/creating a data standard across municipalities and provincially
Provide consulting on data models for Municipalitys projects

_ GIS Web Site Support_

Configure and troubleshoot ArcGIS Server.
Optimize web map services.
Maintain documentation for public web site.

_ Other Duties_

Responsible, as an employee, for occupational health and safety practices.
Performs other duties as may be assigned from time to time.
Track and maintain records of work completed.

Working Conditions
Usual hours of work are thirty-five (35) per week, Monday to Friday. Overtime can be expected to deal with normal operational and statutory deadlines and peak periods. Must have personal auto available for travel.

Contacts

_Internal Working Relationships_
Works with all members of the organization.

_ External Working Relationships_
Works extensively with staff from lower tier municipalities, conservation authorities, etc. Works extensively with the public to help with corporate GIS website.

Knowledge and Skill

Indepth knowledge of the functionality, operation and specifications of municipal government standards as it pertains to GIS, including knowledge of business processes of front line County departments.
Understanding of survey grade GPS systems.
Basic understanding of emergency procedures.
Extensive skills with ESRI ArcGIS Desktop software for map creation and data analysis
Maintains knowledge of civil design and AutoCAD software.
Knowledge of Microsoft SQL server and administration tools. Basic knowledge of other database platforms (MySQL, PostGres).
Job requires comprehensive knowledge of Windows based software; Word, Excel, Power Point, and HTML editors, Email (Outlook) and sequential and relational data bases.
Job requires knowledge of Land Information Ontario (LIO) mandate, the Ontario land use planning system; related provincial geographic databases, and Ontario cadastral.
Work is occasionally reviewed by supervisor f